Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Goodyear, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides individualized, culture-specific patient care by attending to patients’ personal needs and comfort under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists professional or licensed nurses, as delegated, with tasks requiring less technical skills. Participates in shift and bedside reports and supports regional, facility, department, and unit initiatives. The position works from instructions and established guidelines under immediate supervision and typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or a valid CNA or PCA/PCT certificate.
• EKG training in selected units.
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
• Knowledge of patient rights, aseptic/sterile technique, and infection control best practices.

Nice To Haves

• CNA/LNA certification from the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Attend to patients’ personal needs and comfort while providing individualized, culture-specific care under a Registered Nurse’s supervision.
• Assist professional or licensed nurses, as delegated, with tasks requiring less technical skills.
• Participate in shift and bedside reports.
• Participate in and support regional, facility, department, and unit initiatives.
• Perform job functions using instructions and pre-established guidelines under immediate supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED